Pinwheels: Piecing With Triangles
Gail Kessler
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- In-depth Instruction; over 153 mins
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Starting the Crib Quilt
21:17
Meet renowned quilter Gail Kessler and learn more about the pinwheel blocks you'll master in this class. Then dive right into learning how to construct the half-square triangles that form the pinwheels in the colorful Dimples crib quilt. Gail shows how to make one, two or four at a time!
Finishing the Crib Quilt
27:00
Once you've created a stack of half-square triangles, watch as Gail demonstrates how to assemble them quickly and efficiently into pinwheels with perfect points. You'll consider the layout of your blocks to achieve a color combination that pleases you, then sew your blocks into rows and add borders and binding to complete your adorable crib quilt.
Clay's Choice Table Runner
29:04
Explore another variation of the pinwheel as you construct the handsome Clay's Choice table runner. Gail shows how to make eight half-square triangles at a time for this dynamic pattern, then how to assemble the blocks and construct the runner.
Turnstile Pinwheel
13:09
Use quarter-square triangles to turn a pinwheel into a turnstile, or try the windmill/double pinwheel variation. Gail walks you through two ways to create quarter-square triangles as you prepare to make the pinwheel sampler quilt.
Starting the Sampler Quilt
19:51
Put all your pinwheels on parade with a sampler quilt. Choose a traditional fabric for an heirloom look or go whimsical with candy colors. You'll learn how to place your blocks on point with setting triangles and what factors to consider when planning your sashing strips.
Finishing the Sampler Quilt
23:42
With Gail's guidance, finish your sampler quilt by truing up the blocks and sewing them into rows with the setting triangles. In this lesson, Gail also discusses quilting options for all of the quilts made in the class.
3-D Pinwheels
18:06
Learn how to make your pinwheels really pop! The "pockets" of the three-dimensional pinwheel are perfect for a child's pillow and holding little treasures. Gail demonstrates how to make the 3-D pinwheels and attach them securely so they can withstand all the love they're sure to get.
Wondering how to make a pinwheel quilt? Join designer Gail Kessler and find out how to bring colorful pinwheels patterns to life in four amazing projects! Discover five fast, easy methods to make half-square triangles, including a strip-set technique to produce eight at a time. Master the basic pinwheels block with Gail’s step-by-step guidance and piecing tips, and learn fun turnstile and windmill variations. With four Craftsy-exclusive patterns, you’ll create an adorable crib quilt, chic table runner, impressive sampler quilt and delightful pillowcase complete with three-dimensional pinwheel pockets. Along the way, Gail shares her expert insights to help you achieve the polished, eye-catching results you want!
Gail Kessler
Gail has spent the last 13 years living in the best of both worlds, with weekdays in the New York City fashion district and weekends at her farm and quilt shop, Ladyfingers Sewing Studio, in the heart of the historic Oley Valley of Pennsylvania. This continuous change of scenery has produced a style that shines through her work as a fabric and quilt designer, shop owner, quilting instructor and former marketing director of Andover Fabrics. Gails work has been featured in countless publications, and she has appeared on QNNtv and Fons & Porter's "Love of Quilting."
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